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Worst Car Ever to Come Out of GM
A Lifetime Chevy Fan, Ferndale, MI, 02/23/2016
updated 02/24/2017
Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 2dr Coupe (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
7 of 15 people found this review helpful
This car is the worst ever to wear the Chevy bowtie. Shame on GM for releasing such a POS to an unsuspecting public. This car literally went to hell in the short time I owned it (and my maintenance was second-to-none, so it didn't even help). During the time I owned it, I ended up having major problems with the 3800 V6 engine, transmission, struts, catalytic converter, wheel bearings, plus a myriad of other little problems, including poor body/trim integrity. After my experience, I will never again buy a General motors product. It's no wonder they are in the shape they are in. If you are thinking of buying a Monte Carlo (any year post 2000), you had better think again because it will destroy your wallet. I have since gone to Ford because they make a car that is light-years better in reliability than anything offered by GM. Update: my 2009 Ford Mustang has continued to provide reliable service and has been in the shop only for maintenance. Buying Ford was the best decision I ever made. I understand the new GM cars have improved. I would certainly hope so!!!
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Lots of show with a little go
Ren Jonsin, 07/29/2004
Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 2dr Coupe (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I found this car while looking for a Mustang. I probably should have kept looking because the performance, although good for a V6, just isn't what I really was looking for. It's not a bad car at all though, well appointed, plenty of room and quite reliable to date. Looks great from the back and side and since the popularity of coupes is waning, you don't see many of them on the street. The MC handles competently and pulls through corners well, although it certainly wouldn't be at home on an autocross course. If you're looking for a sporty looking car that won't set you back a ton of money with reasonable insurance rates, you couldn't do much better.
Finally Got Muscule
MONTE4WIFE, 01/20/2004
Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 2dr Coupe (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
WOW! I finally have a car that spins it's wheels if I punch the pedal!
SS= Severely Sucks
Loring Russell, 11/13/2002
Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 2dr Coupe (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 5 people found this review helpful
very unimpressive, nothing great about this vehicle.....gone are the days of the awesome Chevrolet Monte SS that were fun to own and drive. This vehicle is nothing more than a larger Cavilier. The Yugo has been reborn, it is now called a Monte Carlo. Purchase price 10 months ago 29K, current trade in value 15K. I guess their reputation has spread.
MONEY WELL SPENT!
MR.G, 12/11/2003
Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 2dr Coupe (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I NEEDED A THIRD CAR,AS A SPARE AND HELP LOWER FUEL COST FOR IN CITY DRIVING,THAT WAS EASY TO PARK.I DID RESEARCH AND STARTED LOOKING FOR THIS CAR.PAID $13500.WITH 34000 MILES.3.99% INTEREST RATE.IF YOU HAVE THE TIME YOU CAN SAVE THOUSANDS.BUT YOU HAVE TO DO YOUR HOMEWORK.